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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1895
Page
1
The report highlights rising cholera in Chim a with high daily death rates, Portland Oregon pursues quarantine against a potential Honolulu outbreak, and other health and political tensions including labor sympathy moves in Europe, anti imperial measures, and ongoing global unrest.
The report covers a string of disasters and incidents including the burning of Flemings livery stable in Petersburg and Read hotel, a nitroglycerin explosion near Shamokin, Pa, and a grand expansion of fire damage to storage houses. It notes losses and the wider impact on workers and public services, with further items on military enrollments, bonds, and a national expo opening in St Louis.
Erv Stewarts Ek Besos the cldest Methodist minister in the Illinois Conference and likely the oldest preacher in the United States died. Mazen and Frank Reed dueled at Colita Texas. Reed was killed by a gun misfire. Treasury gold reserve declined by 1,200,600 dollars as gold left for export to New York. A severe storm at Yates Center Kansas produced nearly four inches of rain. Carrie Eiley was killed by lightning. seven others seriously injured. Masonic Temple in Boston destroyed by fire. losses around 100,000 dollars. A bank robbery in Kincaid Kansas emptied the vault. German Methodist Episcopal vote in Cincinnati defeats women delegates proposal. Eastern Indian Territory experiences widespread malaria and mortality affects shipments. Weekly U S mortality and trade statistics reported. Treasury gold reserve stood at 10 million dollars. Portland Oregon updates mention ex-collector James Lotas sentenced for conspiracy to illegally land Chinese. fellow Seid Back fined 3,000.
Reports from Vicksburg summarize cotton and corn conditions across the state with rains and pests affecting yields in places while the bay crop and gardens are generally strong. The United States Court in Mississippi City oversees a rail contract to complete the Ship Island line to deep water, raising questions on termination and impact. News also notes local taxes, courthouse renovations, settlers from the West, and veteran affairs amid broader state development.
The article reports a forthcoming high court decision on the sugar planters and presidential authority. It discusses whether a presidentially appointed officer can assume executive power and the political implications for the Democratic platform and Louisiana politics amid impeachment talk.
In heavy crowd conditions the Defender outpaced Valkyrie in a brisk seventeen mile windward leg. The American yacht built a substantial lead as wind freshened, with cheers from spectators and a notable display of patriotic support as Defender crossed the line ahead.
A severe wind and rain storm swept over the city causing major damage. The State Normal school area suffered extensive water and roof damage. several rooms damaged and some losses reported. An explosion at the First Congregational church occurred early yesterday morning but caused limited damage as thieves attempted to plunder the building.
Report of a mine fire at the Calumet Heela mine near Iron River exposes thirty seven level shafts 1600 feet underground. Ventilation halted and gas filled passages as rescue teams fight to reach ten trapped miners while families gather anxiously at the surface.
The United States government plans an independent investigation of the Great Te riots with a Chinese representative. France has already begun and England will follow. Details are not public yet. The probe will start from officials on the Chinese coast and should reach Cheng Te, capital of an interior province, within a month.
Sept 7 report says a so called bomb found near a bank was a fake device. Experts concluded it contained chlorate of potash and ordinary gunpowder but no projectiles and would not have exploded even with a lighted match. The incident was described as one of the rankest fakes imaginable.
Fire and water damages were reported yesterday at the Boston Masonic Temple located at the corner of Borlestes and Tremont streets. Investigators described the blaze as minor with initial assessments underway.
Sept 7. William Vaeghs and William Brown Parker were last seen under arrest on a charge of setting the fire that destroyed the Academy of Massie. They had no store in the burning seat where the blaze began, and the cries against them are strong. Both prisoners are English. They carried $27,000.
Reports state the Chinese government sent General Dan with 4080 troops to suppress a Dengee revolt in western Siberia. The text notes recent Japanese victories over China, which reportedly revived the Dui gun uprising and spurred harsh measures under Gen Den.
A heavily intoxicated woman killed her infant and then leapt in front of a locomotive along the Wheel-ing road tracks near the depot yesterday. Eyewitnesses observed her waiting on the rails before the act and no attention was paid until the tragedy occurred.
Fifteen persons were injured when two coaches derailed on the Parsons division of the Fort Scott and Memphis railroad last night. The accident occurred while crossing India Creek and officials have not yet released full details on the injured.
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